About Maslow
How Many Levels Are There On Maslow's Pyramid & Why Did Maslow Create His Theory?
What is: 8 levels and Maslow created his theory to understand human motivation and why humans do what they do to thrive
What is Psychological Need?
What is: needs like water, food, and shelter that are fundamental to human survival and wellbeing, which is why this needs to be achieved first to move on to the other needs.
Which is the highest level a child can achieve on maslow’s pyramid
Self actualization
What major shift did Maslow bring to psychology?
What is: He shifted psychology’s focus from abnormal behaviour to personal growth, motivation, and well-being.
What Was Maslow The Founding Member Of & What Is It?
What is: founding member of humanistic psychology and it's to understand humans as a whole and helped Maslow understand self-actualization, behaviourism, and psychoanalysis better.
What Level of Maslows Hierarchy of Needs do children need a stable environment, whether it be financially or physically they need to be safe. Specify the level number
What is: Safety Needs (2 level)
This need encourages group activities and fosters a sense of community in the classroom
Need for love and belonging
Why is Maslow’s hierarchy criticized for being culturally biased?
What is: It reflects Western, individualistic values like personal growth and independence, while collectivist cultures prioritize community & belonging over personal achievement.
Who Was Harry Harlow & Why Did Maslow Look Up To Him?
What is: Harry Harlow: American psychologist who studied maternal relationships and is know to have conducted cruel experiments with infant monkeys
What is: admired Harlows study with regards to social behaviour/ social needs for attachment and emotional comforts and how these characteristics were similar with humans and animals
Fill in the Blank: Humans seek ---1--- and support from those around them, ---2--- need ---3--- and a sense of belonging because children need ---4---- to strengthen their self-worth, ---5--, and academics.
What is:
1 -> attention, children,
2 -> children
3-> affection, love,
4 -> healthy social interaction
5 -> social success
How do parents lower their children’s self-esteem
Constant criticism
What key distinction does Maslow’s hierarchy make about different types of motivation?
What is: It differentiates between Deficiency Needs (basic survival needs) and Growth Needs (personal development).
Who Did Maslow Find Interest In & How Did They Help Him Construct His Theory?
What is: Gestalt and Max Wertheimer, psychologists and Ruth Benedict, an anthropologist. Maslow began to analyze them and take notes on their behaviours which helped in the foundation of human potential
How are Esteem and Self-actualization vital for child development? Give me 2 specific examples for each need that caters to kids.
What is: without esteem, individuals feel inferior, weak, and helpless, so encouraging children and building their esteem is crucial to developing resilience and navigating challenges. Ex. rewarding learning accomplishment and making kids feel accepted
What is: self-actualization includes using their skills and talent to achieve their fullest ability, as encouraging children to explore their talents builds independence, critical thinking, and growth in general. Ex. Creating art for joy, Allowing students to be peer mentors.
What are ways parents can make their child feel loved
Consistent affection, verbal expressions of love, spending quality time
How has Maslow’s hierarchy been criticized for cultural misinterpretation?
What is: Maslow studied the Blackfoot Nation and may have taken ideas from their philosophy of wisdom, but critics argue he misinterpretation their concepts and failed to credit them.